Goddamnit: if a wider war breaks out use this thread for context

[It’s so Joever]

We can’t see the world in a black and white lens. Yes Irán is bad, but it’s become I crea singly clear our sanctions are not working and have only hurt us. We had ZERO reason to withdraw from the nuclear deal and we should work for a new one asap.

[It’s so Joever]

assuming they don't turn their hate (more) towards the west/Israel, peace between Sunni and Shia would be awesome for the world.

Just the worst take in this thread. The conflict is not a religious one, but one of power. And Iran’s actions are defensive in nature to preserve the smuggling and trade routes.

Iran, with China inviting them in, has joined BRICS. This is a watershed moment for the Islamic republic, and one that basically solidifies their position as not just looking westward. The level of foreign reserves to enter in the country in the next few years will give the regime breathing room. Not too long ago China was the main opponent to Iran entering the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, now in the face of western failure to attract Iran the mullahs move the ball back to their court.

It’s both. It may have started off as a power struggle with religion just being the justification but after a while that justification becomes a force of its own. The idea is reinforced constantly and eventually subconsciously becomes an actual thing.

[It’s so Joever]

Scrolling through this thread I am totally confused where war is going to break out, involving whom and where. The US would be going to war with Iran over what? Nukes? Yet another reminder as to the import of the West getting fossil fuels out of its diet. Then what goes on in that particular sandbox can more safely be put on ignore. 

The Middle East is not just a gas station, it has importance in other ways that media doesn’t like to cover.